A TEESSIDE comedy club has made national news when it was mentioned in the national press as one of the upcoming highlights for New Year’s Eve.

The Big Mouth Club, in Middlesbrough, which is holding a special event on New Year’s Eve, was the only gig in the North-east to be picked out by The Guardian.

It was listed next to major events being held in London, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

The club has held gigs at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt every month since launching in September 2008.

The event takes place at the Thistle Hotel and includes Gavin Webster and Chris Ramsey.

Graham Ramsay, from promoters Ten Feet Tall, said: “It’s great news to be flagged up by the national media like this.

“The Guardian describes New Year’s Eve as one of the biggest dates in the comedy calendar, with clubs across the country offering excellent bills.

“So to be picked out alongside a handful of top clubs in major cities shows we’ve really got something special going on.”

Gavin Webster is a popular headliner at comedy clubs. He’s supported the likes of Lee Evans and Jack Dee. Chris Ramsey is an up and coming comedian who has toured with Al Murray, Russell Howard and Lee Mack.